Convex ostomy faceplate with floating flange and finger recess
First Claim
1. An adhesive faceplate for detachable connection to an ostomy pouch, comprising a thermoplastic pressure ring having a convex bodyside surface and a pouchside surface with an annular mounting rib extending axially therefrom;
- a coupling ring having a diameter larger than said rib and coaxial therewith;
a thin annular web having an inner edge joined to said rib and an outer edge secured to said coupling ring;
said pouchside surface of said pressure ring having an annular recess disposed outwardly of said rib and aligned directly with said coupling ring for receiving a user'"'"'s fingers between said coupling and pressure rings; and
a flexible adhesive wafer affixed to said bodyside surface of said pressure ring for adhesive attachment of said faceplate to peristomal skin surfaces.
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Abstract
An adhesive faceplate for detachable connection to an ostomy pouch is disclosed. The faceplate has an integrated convex pressure ring for promoting stomal protrusion and a so-called floating flange (i.e., coupling ring) for mechanical attachment to the mating coupling ring of an ostomy pouch. The convex pressure ring is provided with a deep annular recess behind the faceplate'"'"'s coupling ring to accommodate a user'"'"'s fingers during a coupling operation, thereby facilitating attachment of a pouch. The pressure ring also includes a thin, inwardly-extending connecting portion which is heat sealed to the backing layer of the faceplate'"'"'s adhesive wafer and, when that backing layer is formed of a porous material, such heat seal effectively closes the pores of the backing layer in the area of the seal.
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1. An adhesive faceplate for detachable connection to an ostomy pouch, comprising a thermoplastic pressure ring having a convex bodyside surface and a pouchside surface with an annular mounting rib extending axially therefrom;
- a coupling ring having a diameter larger than said rib and coaxial therewith;
a thin annular web having an inner edge joined to said rib and an outer edge secured to said coupling ring;
said pouchside surface of said pressure ring having an annular recess disposed outwardly of said rib and aligned directly with said coupling ring for receiving a user'"'"'s fingers between said coupling and pressure rings; and
a flexible adhesive wafer affixed to said bodyside surface of said pressure ring for adhesive attachment of said faceplate to peristomal skin surfaces. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- a coupling ring having a diameter larger than said rib and coaxial therewith;
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